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The Slayer arrives in Arkesia next week on May 10, accompanied by progression events to help players quickly level up. Learn about the Slayer’s abilities, engravings, and progression events below. The Slayer is the fifth Warrior Advanced Class— a female remix of the Berserker class. A melee warrior who stirs up the battlefield with her greatsword and Burst Mode, this powerful class has the potential to overwhelm anything in her path.

Successful attacks with the Slayer fill the Fury Specialty Meter, which, when full, can trigger Burst Mode. During Burst Mode, the Slayer's damage and movement speed greatly increase, and a Specialty skill called Bloodlust (unique to the Slayer) can be used to unleash powerful slashes and stabs. In Burst Mode, Atk. Speed, Move Speed, and Crit Rate are greatly increased. (Atk. Speed +20%, Move Speed +20%, Crit Rate +30%). Bloodlust allows you to quickly slash at foes in front of you to inflict Damage, then perform a powerful stab, knocking them away for more Damage. This skill is only available while in Burst Mode, and can be used with [Z] key.



Punisher
Damage +7% (lvl 1) / 15% (lvl 2) / 25% (lvl 3) while in Burst Mode and Bloodlust Crit Rate +5% (lvl 1) / 10% (lvl 2) / 20% (lvl 3). Fury gain -25% and Burst duration -50%. When Burst ends, Exhaustion does not occur.
Predator
Fury Meter +3% (lvl 1) / 6% (lvl 2) / 10% (lvl 3) and MP +1% (lvl 1) / 2% (lvl 2) / 3% (lvl 3) when hitting an enemy and absorbing their vigor. (Cooldown: 1s) In Burst Mode, Crit Damage +10% (lvl 1) / 25% (lvl 2) / 40% (lvl 3) and gain Fatigue every 3s. Fatigue: Fury Meter Consumption +10% every 3s, and cannot use Bloodlust. When Burst Mode ends, the duration of Exhaustion will be reduced according to the stacks of Fatigue. The Fury Meter is fully recovered when Exhaustion ends.

• Flash Blade - Perform a diagonal slash to inflict Damage.
  
• Cross Blade - Swing your greatsword in an X shape, inflicting Damage for each swing.
  
• Fury Blade - Jump and swing your greatsword to inflict Damage and launch foes into the sky, then strike down to inflict Damage and knock them down.
  
• Wild Stomp - Stomp the ground with one foot to attack all foes within a 4-meter radius inflicting [Earth] Damage, inflicting Earthquake on them for 3s.
  
• Wild Rush - Charge 7 meters toward the target location and inflict Damage to foes in your path.
  
• Punishing Draw - With your greatsword pinned to the ground, create a crack in the earth and raise it upwards. Deal Damage and launch foes high into the air.
  
• Ground Smash - Thrust your greatsword into the ground, inflicting Damage. Then pull it out and send forth a shockwave, pulling targets and inflicting Damage.
  
• Furious Claw - Menacingly slash your greatsword to the left and right and deal Damage. Spin your body to attack and deal Damage. Attack an airborne foe to launch them into the air again.
  
• Spinning Sword - Swing your greatsword as you move, inflicting Damage. Ignore collisions with adventurers and normal monsters while moving.
  
• Flying Strike - Leap up to 8 meters to the target location and strike downward with your greatsword, inflicting Damage and knocking down foes.
  
• Cruel Pierce - Grab your greatsword with one hand, and stab with ferocious energy to deal Damage.
  
• Final Blow - Charge 4 meters toward the target location and slash at foes, inflicting Damage and launching them into the air. Use as a combo to deliver a spinning attack, inflicting Damage before landing a downward blow, inflicting Damage.
  
• Fatal Sword - Thrust your greatsword down, inflicting Damage.
  
• Hurricane Sword - Spin around for 3s to inflict Damage.
  
• Mountain Cleave - Jump while spinning counter-clockwise and smash the ground to create a storm of swords, inflicting Damage and knocking foes down.
  
• Guillotine - Grab your greatsword in one hand and unleash all of your strength, dealing Damage and launching foes into the air.
  
• Volcanic Eruption - Thrust your greatsword into the ground, inflicting Damage. Hold for 1.5s to attack 6 times to inflict Damage. Hit the Perfect Zone to deliver a finishing blow that inflicts Damage and launches foes into the air.
  
• Brutal Impact - Condense the energy of rage into your greatsword and put your weight into it as you strike the ground. Deal Damage before Charging, and Damage when Overcharged.

Execute - Concentrate your fury into your greatsword to create a giant blade of rage. Perform an upward slash to deal Damage, then jump up and slash 4 times to deal Damage before striking down. Each slash of the sword will leave a Sword Wound on the ground. All Sword Wounds explode with the last strike, dealing Damage and launching foes into the air. In Burst Mode, outgoing Damage +20%.
Ragna Break - Enter a state of extreme fury that manifests as a Flame Demon. Gather this furious energy into your greatsword and strike the earth, dealing Damage and launching foes into the air.




An event Punika Powerpass and Hyper Express Plus (II), will accompany the launch of the Slayer on May 10 and run until August 9. While there won’t be a new Story Express, the existing event can be used with the Slayer if you haven’t designated a character already, and is active until June 14. The other events that launched with the Artist in March will continue until their planned end date of June 14.



[h3]Punika Powerpass[/h3]
With this version of the Punika Powerpass you'll receive Item Level 1340 gear, and unlike previous Punika Powerpass events, Berver's Friend does not need to be completed to receive this. To prevent bots from reaching endgame areas, only players with Trusted status or with a Lost Ark account created before December 14, 2022 will be granted a Powerpass. While many players have met the requirements or have been granted legacy Trusted status, new adventurers arriving in Arkesia can earn their trusted status in multiple ways, and can choose the path that’s right for them. The first option is for new players to enable the Steam Guard mobile authenticator, have a Steam profile that’s no longer a ‘Limited User’ account, and be Steam Trusted on the platform. This path won’t require making any Lost Ark purchases. Alternatively, new players can also receive trusted status by making any purchase in Lost Ark through either Steam or Amazon.



[h3]Hyper Express Event II[/h3]
Pairing well with the Punika Powerpass, players will be able to designate one character between item Level 1340 and 1460 on their roster to participate in the Hyper Express Plus II Event, where they’ll earn honing materials to quickly level up to Item Level 1460 and beyond. The designated character will earn rewards every 15 Item Levels up to 1460, including Silver, honing materials, Gems, Engravings, and more!



[h3]Engraving Support System[/h3]
As a new feature available with the Hyper Express Plus, the Engraving Support system lets players choose 4 engravings to be in effect at level 3 during the event. Here’s how to get started:

• After selecting a Hyper Express Plus character, the Engraving Support button will light up.
  
• Click the Engraving Support button to open the Engraving Support page and select your 4 desired Engravings.
  
• Press the Activate Engraving Support button to start using their effects.

The effects of Engraving Support will also be shown in your Character Profile.



The Slayer and progression events aren’t all we have planned for the May Update— Ebony Cube releases along with quality of life updates, new player improvements, and some very special cosmetics! Stay tuned to PlayLostArk.com and our social media channels for the full list of updates in next week's Release Notes. Until then, we'll see you in Arkesia.

Heroes of Arkesia,

We’re excited to present the inaugural Maykoko Fest— a community celebration of all things Mokoko throughout the month of May. Celebrate Maykoko Fest by completing weekly events and earning rewards! When the community reaches the weekly goals, all Lost Ark players will be rewarded. Checkout the calendar below to learn what you need to accomplish each week.



[h3]Week 1 (9AM PT May 1 - 8:59AM PT May 8)[/h3]
Goal: Use 3 million Mokoko emotes (max 10 per player per day)
Reward: x10 Honing Shard Selection Chest (each chest contains x8 T3 Large Honor Shard Bags).

[h3]Week 2 (9AM PT May 8 - 8:59AM PT May 15)[/h3]
Goal: 1 million Chaos Dungeon or Guardian Raid clears while wearing a Mokoko Skin. Each player in the activity counts as one completion.
Reward: x10 Honor Leapstone Selection Chest (each chest contains x125 Honor Leapstones or x25 Great Honor Leapstones).

[h3]Week 3 (9AM PT May 15 - 8:59AM PT May 22)[/h3]
Goal: Complete 250,000 Legion Raids while wearing a Mokoko Skin. Each player in the activity counts as one completion.
Reward: x100 Ancient Platinum Coins (2M Silver & x25 Pheons

[h3]Week 4 (9AM PT May 22 - 8:59AM PT May 29)[/h3]
Goal: 150,000 Stronghold Feasts created and shared
Rewards:

• Reward for 50,000: x5 Una’s Daily Task Completion, x5 Una’s Extra Task
  
• Reward for 100,000: x3 Legendary - Epic Card Pack
  
• Reward for 150,000: The Gamer Moko Pet

If the Lost Ark community succeeds, rewards will be distributed 3hrs after the end of the week! Curious how a week is progressing? Make sure to checkout the Maykoko Fest event page. We’re excited to join you for a celebration of all things Mokoko in May! We wish you luck in accomplishing the community event goals, and we’ll see in Arkesia, clad in Mokoko garb.

Heroes of Arkesia,

The Ebony Cube arrives in two weeks, on May 10. Clear waves of enemies in a new activity that consolidates Boss Rush and Cube. With all the original rewards of both activities rolled into one, completing should feel more impactful while also cutting down on the grind. Ebony Cube will arrive with three levels:

• 1st Forbiddance - Item Level 1302+
  
• 2nd Forbiddance - Item Level 1490+
  
• 3rd Forbiddance - Item Level 1540+

As Ebony Cube will replace the existing Cube & Boss Rush activities, we wanted to provide two weeks’ notice so you can figure out the best plan for your tickets. Ebony Cube entrance ticket drop rates will be the same as the old Boss Rush entrance tickets. Titles earned from old Cube & Boss Rush activities will remain obtainable from Ebony Cube. Existing tickets in your inventory will be unusable when the update drops, so you can choose to use them ahead of time or convert them into Silver or Entrance Ticket Trade Vouchers (a new item that lets you select the level of Ebony Cube best suited to your Item Level), after the update drops. Here’s how the conversions will work:
[h3]Cube:[/h3]

• Cube - 30,000 silver
  
• Elite Cube - 40,000 silver
  
• Dimensional Cube Normal - Entrance Ticket Trade Voucher x15
  
• Dimensional Cube Hard - Entrance Ticket Trade Voucher x20

[h3]Boss Rush:[/h3]

• Hall of Silence - 50,000 silver
  
• Hall of the Sun Normal - Entrance Ticket Trade Voucher x45
  
• Hall of the Sun Hard - Entrance Ticket Trade Voucher x60
  
• Hall of the Sun Inferno - Entrance Ticket Trade Voucher x75

And here’s how many vouchers you’ll need for each Ebony Cube Ticket:

• 1st Forbiddance (Item Level 1302+) - 75 Vouchers
  
• 2nd Forbiddance (Item Level 1490+) - 100 Vouchers
  
• 3rd Forbiddance (Item Level 1540+) - 125 Vouchers

While a balanced approach to exchanging or using tickets might be the right play, we wish all the best to those looking for maximum value and knocking out all their tickets. Let us know your final count on our social channels! In the meantime, we’ll probably see you in a Cube or Boss Rush run.

Heroes of Arkesia,

We recently released a letter from Amazon Games & Smilegate RPG discussing state of the game and some directional changes we’re excited to make to better support new players and listen to our existing player feedback. While that letter covers the broader initiatives, the 2023 Roadmap will dive into the biggest pieces of content arriving over the next four months.

Before we explore the content, we know there are a few shocked faces out there seeing that the Slayer will arrive before the Aeromancer. Don’t worry, both will arrive with progression events to help players gear up quickly! We saw the high levels of anticipation and positive feedback surrounding the Slayer in the West when it was released in Korea in January, and coupled with many requests to try the class from our players— we decided to bring this class to you sooner rather than releasing the classes in order. New continents and Legion Raids have to be updated in order, while classes don’t have the same restrictions.

The content found below are some of the highlights we know players are eagerly awaiting, but the roadmap is not a comprehensive list of every change arriving in Arkesia over the next few months and could change. The descriptions provided are meant to be summaries of the content, and not provide any potential lore spoilers. As we approach each month, more details will be shared. There will be plenty of other quality of life (QoL) updates, balance tuning, adjustments to support new and returning players, and unique events. Stay tuned to our website and social channels for future release notes including the full list of new content, cosmetics, balance changes, events, bug-fixes, and more included in our major monthly updates. With that, let’s dive in.



[h3]Slayer Advanced Class[/h3]
The Slayer is the fifth Warrior Advanced Class— a female remix of the Berserker class. A melee warrior who stirs up the battlefield with her greatsword and Burst Mode, this powerful class has the potential to overwhelm anything in her path. Successful attacks with the Slayer fills the Fury Specialty Meter, which, when full, can trigger Burst Mode. During Burst Mode, the Slayer's damage and movement speed greatly increase, and a Specialty skill called Bloodlust (unique to the Slayer) can be used to unleash powerful slashes and stabs.

The Slayer will release in May with a powerpass and progression events. Stay tuned to our website and social channels for event details leading up to the May update.

[h3]Ebony Cube, Progression Improvements, & QoL Updates[/h3]
Clear waves of enemies in a new activity that consolidates Boss Rush and Cube and replaces them. Later this week, we’ll post a notice with information on what will happen to any remaining tickets for the existing Boss Rush and Cube activities.

Progression improvements also arrive. Knowledge Transfer has been improved to ease alternate character progression by alleviating prerequisite conditions and the duration. Another change will be added to help with new player progression. In some entry level Guardian Raids, players will receive free battle items relevant to the guardian, automatically applied as a preset, with in-game guide messages on when to use within the raid. When the player leaves the raid, the battle items will be removed. This helps ensure that newer players won’t have difficulty attaining critical battle items while progressing, and better prepares them for later raids.

Ebony Cube and new player experience improvements aren’t the only QoL updates arriving in May. With reworks to end-game raiding entry limits & rewards, attention granted to Gunslinger/Deadeye stances & weapon glows, and more, there’s plenty to improve every adventurer’s experience in Arkesia.

[h3]Proving Grounds Season 3[/h3]
Season 3 of Competitive Proving Grounds PvP arrives. Prove you’re one of the best warriors in Arkesia to earn season ranks, rewards, and prestige. The end date for Season 3 has not yet been determined, but will continue for the foreseeable future. Good luck on the battlefield!



[h3]Elgacia Continent[/h3]
The Demon invasion beginning in South Vern and the Legion Commanders' powers are growing with the Chaos Gates all over the world. With Kazeros' resurrection nigh due to the Dimensional Rift, it's time for gates of Elgacia to open. Kadan and Nineveh will lead you to Elgacia, the land of Lazeniths. What will happen in the final paradise built by Regulus? Explore Ereonnor, the city of light built in reverence to the Gods, the blessed Hestera Garden, and the sacred Mount Phylantos in the continent of Elgacia as you uncover the secrets of the Lazeniths. Venturing to Elgacia will require Item Level 1460.

[h3]Kayangel Abyssal Dungeon[/h3]
A 4-player Abyssal Dungeon will release that can be accessed after completing the Elgacia story. With several difficulties, a variety of players can participate— but the harder the difficulty, the more impressive the rewards will be, one of which enables the ability to upgrade Ancient Legion Raid gear set bonuses to level 3.

[h3]Fortunespire Floors 26 - 50[/h3]
The next 25 floors of the Tier 3 Tower will release, providing new battles and challenges to vanquish, and in return, earn valuable rewards.



[h3]Kakul-Saydon Legion Raid Inferno Mode[/h3]
The most difficult version of Legion Raids, the Inferno difficulty is all about proving you’re among the best of the best in Arkesia, and earning the accompanying prestige. Rather than chasing the normal rewards of gear, materials, and everything else you’d receive in a Legion Raid, Inferno rewards instead showcase your victory with titles, achievements, Stronghold structures, and more! The Inferno difficulty of Kakul-Saydon will require Item Level 1475, and a full build set-up in the Book of Coordination.

[h3]Elgacia Epilogue[/h3]
Epilogue quests to the continent of Elgacia will release a month later. Visit familiar faces and key characters around the world of Arkesia after the events of Elgacia.

[h3]Music Box of Memories & QoL Updates[/h3]
The Music Box of Memories is the vestige of ancient civilization long gone, manifesting as a gadget that can be played with 'Memory Orbs', a new collectible. Experience new stories of the inhabitants of Arkesia who have not received the spotlight with the Music Box of Memories. Gain hints from various continents and progress quests to collect Memory Orbs and earn rewards. Along with the Music Box of Memories, more QoL updates and will release in July.



[h3]Akkan Legion Raid[/h3]
After the battle with Plague Legion Commander Akkan in South Vern, Queen Ealyn kept some of Akkan's flesh to research the Legion Commander. However, some of the pieces have disappeared, and have begun to gather in Arthetine. Could it be that Akkan, the bringer of death, has concocted a terrible scheme to bring back his terrifying power?

Aetanople is slowly being sumberged by water permeated with the power of disease, and the souls of the deceased still wander the living world, shackled by Akkan's spells. Akkan needs to be stopped before all of Arkesia succumbs to his horrid rot and decay.

Journey to Arthetine to battle the Plague Legion Commander in a new 8-player Legion Raid. The normal and hard versions of the Legion Raid will release, each with their own Item Level requirements.
Normal: All 3 gates can be entered with Item Level 1580
Hard: All 3 gates can be entered with Item Level 1600

[h3]Aeromancer Advanced Class[/h3]
The Aeromancer is the second Specialist Advanced Class. With power of mystical illusion she’s able to manipulate the weather to devastating effect on the battlefield, or fight to vanquish enemies with spectacular flourishes of her umbrella. The Aeromancer’s Identity is Sun Shower. The Sun Shower Raindrop Meter is filled as the Aeromancer successfully hits enemies with skills, and Sun Shower can be used when the meter fills all the way up— providing dual benefits of offense and defense. Upon using Sun Shower, the Aeromancer’s basic attacks and movement skill evolve while active, nearby enemies are constantly damaged, and her (and her party's) damage received from enemies is reduced.

The Aeromancer will release in August with a powerpass and progression events. Stay tuned to our website and social channels for event details leading up to the August update.

[h3]Sonavel Guardian Raid[/h3]
For a long time Levanos, the Elemental King, protected Arkesia by following light and order. He’s abandoned his mission of protecting nature, chosen chaos, and has turned in to Sonavel, obsessed with anger and chasing only darkness. Sonavel must be defeated before he destroys that which he once protected! Players can challenge Sonavel in a new Guardian, which requires Item Level 1580 to participate.


We’re excited to witness players experience the unique events, explore new parts of Arkesia, battle in new PvP battles, and prepare for the challenging experiences awaiting in the new dungeons and raids over the coming months. In the meantime, stay tuned to our website, social channels, and the release notes for the full list of new content, store updates, events, bug-fixes, and more over the coming months. We’ll see you in Arkesia!